- (1) This section shall be known as the "Public Health Dental Program Act."
- (2) It is the intent of the Legislature to make available dental preventive and educational services to the citizens of the state and treatment services to indigent persons.
(3) The department shall implement a comprehensive dental program which shall be designed to include, but not be limited to:
- (a) Comprehensive preventive and educational programs.
- (b) Comprehensive treatment services, including diagnostic, basic restorative, surgical, pulpal therapy, prophylaxis, and limited prosthetic services.
- (4) Services shall be available to eligible persons in accordance with eligibility criteria developed by the department. Fees for treatment shall be determined by the department.
- (5) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
History.--s. 20, ch. 91-297.